Beyond BMI: functional-level based nutritional and body composition assessment in children with cerebral palsy

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dc.authorid0000-0003-2941-4269
dc.authorid0000-0001-9509-4473
dc.contributor.authorAtar, Aslihan
dc.contributor.authorDemir, Halime Pulat
dc.contributor.authorAnilgan, Irem Nur Sahin
dc.contributor.authorAsik, Hatice Kubra
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-31T15:08:36Z
dc.date.available2026-01-31T15:08:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Beykent Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPurpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and body composition of children with CP by Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels and to examine the relationship between nutrient intake and anthropometric indicators. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 25 children aged 1-18 years with CP underwent body composition assessment via bioelectrical impedance (InBody S10) and completed three-day food records analyzed using BeBiS software. Anthropometric z-scores were calculated based on WHO standards, and micronutrient adequacy was assessed using WHO Recommended Daily Allowances. Results: Children in the GMFCS IV-V group had significantly lower fat-free mass, skeletal muscle mass, and body mineral content compared to those in GMFCS I-III (p < 0.05). Regarding dietary intake, children with GMFCS IV-V consumed significantly less energy (p = 0.036), protein (p = 0.015), and carbohydrates (p = 0.028). Micronutrient deficiencies were common, especially in calcium (p = 0.035), zinc (p = 0.046), vitamin B2 (p = 0.044). Magnesium intake showed positive correlations with anthropometric z-scores (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Children with CP, particularly those with greater motor impairment, exhibit significant nutritional challenges. Standard measures like BMI may not adequately reflect their nutritional risk. A comprehensive assessment, including body composition and dietary intake, is essential to guide individualized, function-based nutritional strategies.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/09638288.2025.2563767
dc.identifier.issn0963-8288
dc.identifier.issn1464-5165
dc.identifier.pmid40994251
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017087831
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org./10.1080/09638288.2025.2563767
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12662/10687
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001580909400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofDisability And Rehabilitation
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260128
dc.subjectCerebral palsy
dc.subjectgross motor function
dc.subjectanthropometric measurements
dc.subjectBIA
dc.subjectbody composition
dc.subjectnutrition
dc.titleBeyond BMI: functional-level based nutritional and body composition assessment in children with cerebral palsy
dc.typeArticle

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